The City of Swift Current is shining a light on the upcoming Kinsmen TeleMiracle 42 by proclaiming this week in support of the event.

The week, which will run from February 25 to March 3, was proclaimed last night in Swift Current city council as 'Kinsmen TeleMiracle Week.'

Scott Lamb, chairmen of the Kinsmen TeleMiracle Foundation, said he's been part of the board for four years and is very pleased with how the public supports this weekend-long event.

"It truly is amazing the people we help," he explained. "I always use the example of, I can have a bad day at work, at the farm, or where ever I'm doing my day to day activities and I get home and it feels like you've had a really bad day. At least when I get home I can still go up the stairs and go to my bathroom, I can still get in my bed, I can still get in my own vehicle and drive. To be able to help the people of Saskatchewan and for the people of Saskatchewan to donate like they do is truly a miracle."

Last year the annual telethon was held in Saskatoon and raised just over $5 million, helping to push the 41-year total to roughly $121 million.

Lamb noted in council last night that the total amount of money you see on the TeleMiracle is a lot more accurate than other fundraisers.

"When you see the total at the end of our show, generally we are around plus or minus 10 per cent by the time we get our money in," he stated. "Most charities or telethons are minus 25-35 per cent. So just let that sink in for a second."

Each year the Kinsmen TeleMiracle Foundation receives roughly 800-1,500 applications from people seeking help.

"There is always a need out there," Lamb said. "We're the funder of last resorts and we help people go for medical travel within the province and out of the province. It seems like there is always a need for our service."

This year's TeleMiracle 42 will be hosted at Conexus Arts Centre on March 3 and 4 in Regina.